A band of snow showers brushes by the coastline today, but looks to primarily miss western Massachusetts. If anything, we may see a coating in eastern Hampden County from Springfield to Palmer and other areas mainly south of the Mass Pike. Minor accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are possible south of Interstate 84 in Connecticut. A dry and seasonal day is expected Tuesday.

A bigger winter storm impacts the region for Wednesday. Precipitation appears to be certain, most of which will be heavier snow. The consensus is favoring moderate to heavy snowfall accumulations, potentially above 6 inches in Springfield and double-digits in a few of the hilltowns from late Tuesday night to midday Wednesday.

Some computer models are still suggesting a possibility of a little rain or freezing rain mixing in with this system, which would obviously lessen the snow totals a little bit. More details will emerge in the next day or two, but for now prepare for several inches of snow by the Wednesday morning commute. Sunnier, cooler weather finishes the second-half of the workweek, but another substantial winter storm may threaten the end of the weekend.